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Webinar: Writing and Publishing Your Grief Story Webinar: Writing and Publishing Your Grief Story Writing and Publishing Your Grief Story Webinar \| TAPS Institute Eastern If you've been considering transforming your grief journey into a book that can help others, this webinar is for you. We will explore the ideas and themes that will interest editors, best strategies for writing a gripping memoir, how to land a literary agent, and more. I'm excited to be of service – helping writers gain confidence by better understanding the complicated worl
Workshops for 2022 Workshops for 2022 Workshops for 2022 \| TAPS Online Workshop: Theatre Lab for Families 1st Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Eastern January 6, 2022 Coping Skills: Goal Setting Special session to learn how to set realistic goals, to give ourselves credit for the small wins, to reset after lessons learned, and to achieve our dreams. January 6, 2022, 8:00 PM-9:30 PM Online Workshop: Theatre Lab for Adults 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Eastern January 11, 2022 Coping Skills: Vision Boards
Webinar: The Power of Story – Navigating the Mental Maps We Create Webinar: The Power of Story – Navigating the Mental Maps We Create The Power of Story – Shaping Your World Through Narrative Part 2 Webinar \| TAPS Institute Eastern This workshop is the second part of our two-part webinar series on The Power of Story, building on the foundation of how narratives shape our lives. In the first session, we explored how the stories we tell ourselves influence our emotions, decisions, and interactions. Now, we take the next step: understanding how these stories form
Young Adults: Generosity of Scars TAPS Young Adults: The Heroes Journey - Generosity of Scars TAPS Young Adults: The Heroes Journey - Generosity of Scars This workshop is open to TAPS Young Adults (ages 18 to 30). Storytelling is how we heal, how we validate, how we inform, and how we connect. Our warrior storytellers use purposeful storytelling to achieve relevance in life and business. Story is how we influence! OVERVIEW The Generosity of Scars storytelling workshop brings veterans and/or military fam
Webinar: What To Do With Your Loved One's Possessions Webinar: What To Do With Your Loved One's Possessions What To Do With Your Loved One's Possessions Webinar \| TAPS Institute Eastern Personal possessions tell a beautiful story of a person's life regardless of age. But when we find that we have accumulated too much or a loved one passes, the process of sorting through the items can be overwhelming. Join Rachel for a workshop sharing personal stories while learning the best approaches to thin, repurpose, and redistribute these possessions in
Webinar: Sharing your story through Advocacy Webinar: Sharing your story through Advocacy Sharing your story through Advocacy Eastern Wanting to get involved with Advocacy but having a hard time sharing your story in a way that would make a difference. This webinar is for you! Learn how to share your story in both meetings and in writing to best highlight the ways your story can shape policy. Presenters 73636 Live Webinar taps institute, survivor benefits, capitol hill, grief and loss education Speaker - Wheeler Divider Line Sp
2026 TAPS x NFL LOS ANGELES EXPERIENCE 2026 TAPS x NFL LOS ANGELES EXPERIENCE 2026 TAPS x NFL LOS ANGELES EXPERIENCE 2026 TAPS x NFL LOS ANGELES EXPERIENCE MARCH 12 - MARCH 16, 2026 LOS ANGELES ENTRY FORM OPENS: Friday, December 12, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET ENTRY FORM CLOSES: After 75 entries are submitted OR at 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025, whichever comes first. TAPS Families! Have sports played a meaningful role in your life? Have storytelling and/or creative forms of expression helped you heal during your grief j
Special Event: Peer Mentor Gala Invitation TAPS Honor Guard Gala Special Invitation TAPS Honor Guard Gala Special Invitation To apply, you will need the invite code included in your email invitation to complete the application. Please ensure that one application is submitted for each person attending with you, including children. The TAPS Honor Guard Gala has been a part of TAPS history for two decades. It started as a small lunch on Capitol Hill and today, it is responsible for raising nearly $2 million annually to suppo
Seminar: Mountain Mountain Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Mountain Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS Health Guidelines for the Seminar: In accordance with the most current information available, as of May 1, 2022, TAPS is lifting the requirement to provide proof of full vaccination to attend in-person events. We will continue to monitor COVID variants and we may adjust protocols to ensure safe and hea
Friendsgiving 2023 TAPS Friendsgiving for Surviving Military Families Friendsgiving for Surviving Military Families \| TAPS Host a TAPS Friendsgiving SPECIAL NOTE: All of our host spots have been filled for the 2023 TAPS Friendsgiving; however, you can still submit your ideas for hosting survivors at TAPS Togethers in your local community! If you would like to learn more about future opportunities like our TAPS Friendsgiving initiative, email tapstogethers@taps.org and we'll be sure to keep you updated. W
Friendsgiving 2022 TAPS Friendsgiving for Surviving Military Families Friendsgiving for Surviving Military Families \| TAPS SPECIAL NOTE: All of our host spots have been filled for the 2022 TAPS Friendsgiving; however, you can still submit your ideas for hosting survivors at TAPS Togethers in your local community! If you would like to learn more about future opportunities like our TAPS Friendsgiving initiative, email tapstogethers@taps.org and we'll be sure to keep you updated. We are grateful for your will
Seminar: National 23rd Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp 23rd National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Eastern You are warmly invited and encouraged to attend the 23rd Annual TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp. Each Memorial Day, our country remembers those who have served and died. As our country reflects on the costs of freedom, we come together to tell the stories of patriots. We name our heroes, celebrate their lives and decide again to li
Online Group: Peer Mentor - Story Telling - March 12 Online Group: Peer Mentor Development TAPS Military Survivor Online Development for Peer Mentors 12:00 PM-1:30 PM & 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Eastern 73755 For Trained TAPS Peer Mentors Only taps peer mentor development, military survivor Online - Peer Mentor Development - Grief Narrative Narrative Theory: Re-Authoring and Owning YOUR Grief Story \| 12 p.m. & 6 p.m. Eastern
Seminar: Southern Southern Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Southern Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS This event is open to all military survivor adults and youth. If you are unable to attend in-person, we encourage you to join us virtually for our live sessions. Please double check that you select the correct button above (in-person or virtual) when you register for the event. COVID-19 Information - For those attending in-person we will adhere to the CDC a
Seminar: National 29th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp 29th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS For Adults: TAPS Seminars Each Memorial Day, our country remembers those who have served and died. As our country reflects on the costs of freedom, we come together to tell the stories of our fallen heroes. We name our loved ones, celebrate their lives and decide again to live bigger an
Seminar: National 24th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp 24th Annual TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp You are warmly invited and encouraged to attend the 24th Annual TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp. Each Memorial Day, our country remembers those who have served and died. As our country reflects on the costs of freedom, we come together to tell the stories of our fallen heroes. We name our loved ones, celebrate their lives and
Seminar: San Diego San Diego Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp San Diego Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp As we move through the grief journey, we realize that changes provide perspective, and perspective drives purpose. Find new perspective, a sense of purpose and the support of peers at our brand new seminars. We urge you to take three days out of the grind of grief work and the stresses of daily life to fellowship with your TAPS family. Our new format will help you personalize your experience. Some
Seminar: National 31st Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp 31st Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Adults Each Memorial Day, our country remembers those who have served and died. As our country reflects on the costs of freedom, we come together to tell the stories of our fallen heroes. We name our loved ones, celebrate their lives and decide again to live bigger and better on their behalf. Surrounded by the monuments and memorials of our nat
Seminar: National 32nd Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp 32nd Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Adults Each Memorial Day, our country remembers those who have served and died. As our country reflects on the costs of freedom, we come together to tell the stories of our fallen heroes. We name our loved ones, celebrate their lives and decide again to live bigger and better on their behalf. Surrounded by the monuments and memorials of our nat
Webinar: The Power of Story – Shaping Your World Through Narrative Webinar: The Power of Story – Shaping Your World Through Narrative The Power of Story – Shaping Your World Through Narrative Webinar \| TAPS Institute Eastern Stories are the lens through which we make sense of the world. They shape our perceptions of what we enjoy, who we are, who we aspire to be, and how we interpret our experiences. This uniquely human gift holds a profound influence over our emotions, decisions, and interactions. When we dwell on the past, feel overwhelmed in the present, or
Seminar: National 28th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp 28th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS Health Guidelines for the Seminar: In accordance with the most current information available, as of May 1, 2022, TAPS is lifting the requirement to provide proof of full vaccination to attend in-person events. We will continue to monitor COVID variants and we may adjust protocols to ensure safe a
Seminar: National 27th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp 27th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS This seminar and camp is open to all military survivor adults and youth. If you are unable and/or have concerns to attend in-person, we encourage you to attend our live workshops virtually. Please double check that you select the correct button above (in-person or virtual) when you submit your re
Seminar: National National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp 25th Annual National Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS You are warmly invited and encouraged to attend the 25th Anniversary of the Annual TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp. For Adults Each Memorial Day, our country remembers those who have served and died. As our country reflects on the costs of freedom, we come together to tell the stories of our fallen heroes. We name our loved ones, celebrate
Seminar: Chicago Chicago Survivor Seminar & Good Grief Camp Chicago Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp As we move through the grief journey, we realize that changes provide perspective, and perspective drives purpose. Find new perspective, a sense of purpose and the support of peers at our brand new regional seminars. We urge you to take three days out of the grind of grief work and the stresses of daily life to fellowship with your TAPS family. Our new format will help you personalize your experienc
Seminar: Colorado Colorado Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Colorado Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp As we move through the grief journey, we realize that changes provide perspective, and perspective drives purpose. Find new perspective, a sense of purpose and the support of peers at our brand new regional seminars. We urge you to take three days out of the grind of grief work and the stresses of daily life to fellowship with your TAPS family. Our new format will help you personalize your experi
Seminar: National 30th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp 30th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS In celebration of our 30th TAPS Anniversary, we are hosting our two annual events together over Memorial Day weekend! The National Military Survivor Seminar and the National Military Suicide Loss Seminar will join together as a part of our continued commitment to honor all those who have served and died. This special commemorative event invites
Inner Warrior: Virginia TAPS - Band of Runners Trail Running Camp TAPS Trail Running Camp Already Registered? Manage My Events TAPS survivors, military mentors, volunteers and others within the TAPS family are invited to join us at the TAPS - Band of Runners Trail Running Camp. Learn how trail running can strengthen your heart, your legs, and your connections with nature and community at our first-ever partnership with Band of Runners. All types of runners in the TAPS family, from beginners to experienced, are welc
Fundraiser: Classic May Colorado Celebrity Classic Songwriters Show and Dinner Colorado Celebrity Classic This intimate evening of story-telling and singing with some of Nashville’s most acclaimed songwriters is a favorite of TAPS supporters. Featured artists this year include CMA winner and Grammy nominee, Billy Montana; #1 hit writer and producer, Brett Jones; #1 country chart songwriter, Rob Crosby; Grammy Award winner Frank Myers; and a new-comer to the TAPS stage, award-winning country chart singer and former US
Fundraiser: Colorado Celebrity Classic 14th Annual Colorado Celebrity Classic 14th Annual Colorado Celebrity Classic \| TAPS Saluting Our Fallen Heroes Songwriters Show & Dinner Saturday, June 16, 2018 Grove Family Ranch at Cherry Creek 6225 S Fraser St., Centennial, CO 80016 Doors/Cash Bar: 5:30 p.m. Dinner Served: 5:45-6:45 p.m. Live Auction & Songwriters Show: 7:00-9:45 p.m. Attire: casual/western casual...arena can be warm Packed sand floor...flat shoes recommended REGISTER ONLINE Or help us save proce
Seminar: Northeast Northeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Northeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS Health Guidelines for the Seminar: To stay as safe as possible, TAPS has made the difficult decision to require all attendees ages 5 and above to show proof of full vaccination according to CDC guidelines. For those who are not vaccinated, we welcome you to join us for our online seminar.
Seminar: Southeast Southeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Southeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS Health Guidelines for the Seminar: To stay as safe as possible, TAPS has made the difficult decision to require all attendees ages 5 and above to show proof of full vaccination according to CDC guidelines. For those who are not vaccinated, we welcome you to join us for our online seminar.
Seminar: Midwest Midwest Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Midwest Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS TAPS is closely monitoring COVID-19 cases and conditions in areas where our events are scheduled to take place. We will follow CDC and local guidance in our decision-making to ensure our events are conducted safely. The health and safety of our TAPS families -- survivors, staff, volunteers, and participa
Seminar: Southeast Southeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Southeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS Important Update: Due to increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the Jacksonville area, TAPS is scaling back its activities for the Southeast Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp. Since many of the children who attend Good Grief Camp are under the age for vaccinations, we are closing that po
Seminar: Texas Texas Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Texas Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp As we move through the grief journey, we realize that changes provide perspective, and perspective drives purpose. Find new perspective, a sense of purpose and the support of peers at our brand new regional seminars. We urge you to take three days out of the grind of grief work and the stresses of daily life to fellowship with your TAPS family. Our new format will help you personalize your experience.
Institute: Photographing Grief Workshop: Photographing Grief Photographing Grief \| TAPS Institute Eastern The TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® invites you to a unique and engaging experiential workshop about using photography as a creative outlet for coping with grief. Featuring LITSA WILLIAMS ELEANOR HALEY Litsa and Eleanor are mental health professionals with more than 20 years of experience in grief and bereavement. They are also the founders of the What’s Your Grief? website. Program Details
Webinar: Supporting My School Aged Children Throughout the Grief Journey Webinar: Supporting My School Aged Children Throughout the Grief Journey Supporting My School Aged Children Throughout the Grief Journey Webinar \| TAPS Institute Eastern Presented by the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®, this webinar with Jon K. Reid, PhD, NCC, will share practical tips to help parents and other caregivers understand and support their school-aged children and teenagers through grief, with particular attention to the unique aspects of the adolescent years that create additio
Seminar: Southern Southern Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Southern Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS Health Guidelines for the Seminar: In accordance with the most current information available, as of May 1, 2022, TAPS lifted the requirement to provide proof of full vaccination to attend in-person events. We will continue to monitor COVID variants and we may adjust protocols to ensure safe and healthy
teams4taps: NFL Pro Bowl NFL Pro Bowl with teams4taps NFL Pro Bowl with TAPS and Military Families Entry form is now closed. TAPS Kids! Share your football story and you may have a chance to spend the weekend with teams4taps at the 2019 NFL Pro Bowl! Event Overview TAPS kids ages 6 to 18 and their families will be hosted by TAPS and the NFL for a weekend of youth-related events including: watching an NFL Practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World, lunches and dinners with TAPS families, m
Workshops for 2023 Workshops for 2023 Workshops for 2023 \| TAPS There were 55 online workshops and 8 in-person peer mentor trainings held in 2023. Online Workshop: Theatre Lab for Families 1st Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Eastern January 5, 2023 Online Workshop: Theatre Lab for Adults 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Eastern January 10, 2023 Online Workshop Series: Parenting Grieving Children Quarterly, 2nd Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern January 10, 2023 Online Workshop: Theatre Lab for Families 1st Thur
Institute: Collage - Grief, Loss, and Expressive Arts Therapy Collage: Grief, Loss, and Expressive Arts Therapy Collage - Grief, Loss, and Expressive Arts Therapy \| TAPS Institute Held at the TAPS Heaquarters, this one-day didactic, experiential workshop for grief professionals, presented by Sharon Strouse, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT, introduces collage as a transformative art therapy technique, effective in the treatment of traumatic loss. This multi-media approach highlights art therapy based theory and practices with grief/bereavement theories of Dr. Robert Ne
Expeditions: Teen Appalachian Trail Teen Adventure Appalachian Trail Teen Adventure FOR TEEN SURVIVORS Teen survivors ages 14 to 18 can join other teens as we conquer physical and mental challenges, work on communication and team building, and set intentions for honoring our loved ones and ourselves on the inaugural Appalachian Trail Teen Adventure in partnership with Outward Bound. ADVENTURE LEVEL Teen survivors will journey along the Appalachian Trail with their TAPS family! We will hike deep into the Ap
Special Event: Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions hosted by DBK Construction RSVP: Please register no later than Monday, January 17, 2022. Please note tickets are free, but any travel and lodging and travel are on your own. Event Healthy and Safety Protocols: Information about this event's health and safety protocols are found on the Hilton Grand Vacations FAQ page. DBK Construction warmly invites TAPS families to the Hilton Grand Vacations Tou
TAPS Togethers for 2020 TAPS Togethers for 2020 TAPS Togethers for 2020 \| TAPS Wilmington Area TAPS Together \| Wilmington, North Carolina Join us for coffee hour at Starbucks January 4, 2020, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Los Angeles Area TAPS Together \| Los Angeles, California Tour The Getty Center museum of art January 18, 2020, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Dixon Area TAPS Together \| Dixon, California Coffee and conversation at Starbucks January 18, 2020, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Austin Area TAPS Together \| Austin, T
teams4taps: NFL Pro Bowl NFL Pro Bowl with teams4taps NFL Pro Bowl Weekend \| TAPS TAPS Kids! Share your football story and you may have a chance to spend the weekend with teams4taps at the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl! TAPS is thrilled to announce an exciting teams4taps opportunity with our friends at the NFL designed especially for our TAPS kids and their families! TAPS has been invited to the NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida from January 23-27, 2020! Event Overview TAPS kids (6-18)
teams4taps: NFL Pro Bowl NFL Pro Bowl with teams4taps NFL Pro Bowl with teams4taps TAPS kids are invited to share their football story for a chance to spend the weekend with teams4taps at the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl! Application Open: October 24 - November 7, 2016 until 8:00 PM (EST) TAPS is thrilled to announce an exciting teams4taps opportunity with our friends at the NFL designed especially for our TAPS kids and their families! TAPS has been invited to the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida, from January 26-30, 2
Webinar: Use Your Voice for Change Webinar: Use Your Voice for Change Use Your Voice for Change Webinar \| TAPS Institute Eastern Select image below to play the video. Learn how the TAPS policy team is advocating for you on Capitol Hill on a variety of issues from remarriage to toxic exposure. You will also learn how to advocate for yourself and your family. How to find and contact your Members of Congress. How to share your story in a productive way to create change. Your voice matters. YOU can and will make a difference!
Online Group: Former Spouses and Partners Former Spouses and Partners TAPSFormer Spouses and Partners Join your fellow ex-spouses and ex-partners on the first Tuesday of each month for a supportive, understanding space exclusively for you. This online share group offers a safe environment to connect with others who have experienced similar losses. What to Expect: Guided Discussions, our facilitators will lead conversations to help you share your story comfortably. Breakout Sessions: Smaller groups for more personal, mea
Webinar: Deepening Your Connection with your Tween or Teen Webinar: Deepening Your Connection with your Tween or Teen Deepening Your Connection with your Tween or Teen Webinar \| TAPS Institute Eastern Parenting has been the most challenging and rewarding thing I've ever done! Our two teenagers provide no shortage of opportunities to practice the mindfulness and resiliency skills I've learned as a competitive endurance racer, a career Soldier, and a mental fitness coach. Through years of trial and error (mostly error), I learned to be less demanding an
Seminar: Central Central Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Central Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS If you are unable to attend or have any concerns with attending in person we encourage you to attend our live workshops virtually. Select the virtual workshop button above to register as a virtual participant. You will be able to access the sessions via the TAPS events app. Workshops and sessions are listed within the schedule below. Your TAPS family warml
Institute: Techniques of Grief Therapy: Creative Practices for Counseling the Bereaved Techniques of Grief Therapy: Creative Practices for Counseling the Bereaved Techniques of Grief Therapy: Creative Practices for Counseling the Bereaved \| TAPS Institute The TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® is honored to bring internationally recognized scholar, author, speaker and practicing psychologist, Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD to Arlington, Virginia for this 2-day experiential workshop. Continuing education credits are available for professionals. Featuring Robert A. Nei
teams4taps: NFL Pro Bowl NFL Pro Bowl with teams4taps NFL Pro Bowl with TAPS and Military Families Families with surviving children ages 6 to 18 who have lost an immediate family member can apply to attend the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl with teams4taps. TAPS is excited to announce an opportunity, hosted by the National Football League, for a select group of surviving military kids and their families to travel to Orlando, Florida, from Jan. 25 to Jan. 29, 2018, to attend the NFL Pro Bowl! TAPS kids (ages 6 to 18) and their
Webinar: Finding Your Voice Through Writing Webinar: Finding Your Voice Through Writing Finding Your Voice Through Writing Webinar \| TAPS Institute Eastern Would you feel more at ease if you were able to convey your pain by communicating your thoughts and emotions in writing? Are you looking for an outlet to be heard? Finding your voice through writing will provide tools and techniques to express yourself via written words while providing an opportunity to heal, grow, and feel empowered. Whether you would like to write a book, a blog, o
Special Event: Honor Guard Gala TAPS Honor Guard Gala TAPS Family Invited to Attend the TAPS Honor Guard Gala TAPS invites surviving family members and loved ones to apply to attend the 2018 TAPS Honor Guard Gala. This formal event is held in our nation's capital to raise funds for TAPS and allows us to honor the amazing supporters who fund our mission. Not the typical TAPS event, survivors at the gala represent the story of the larger TAPS family and help us thank our supporters who make it possible to care for families of
teams4taps: Field of Dreams Field of Dreams Experience with the New York Yankees Field of Dreams Experience with the New York Yankees teams4taps is thrilled to announce a special opportunity for TAPS kids to honor their heroes with the New York Yankees on July 4 in New York City! As part of the TAPS Field of Dreams Experience, 20 young survivors, ages 6 to 13, will be paired with a Yankees starting player to take the field for the national anthem prior to the game. Kids will then join their families in the stands
teams4taps: Field of Dreams TAPS Field of Dreams Day with the New York Yankees TAPS Field of Dreams Day with the New York Yankees teams4taps is thrilled to announce a special opportunity to honor our heroes with the New York Yankees on June 30, 2016, in New York City! As part of the TAPS Field of Dreams Day, 20 young survivors ages 6 to 13 will be paired with a Yankees starting player to take the field for the national anthem prior to the game. Kids will then join their families in the stands and watch the ball g
TAPS Togethers: The Heroes Journey Storytelling Workshop TAPS Togethers: The Heroes Journey Storytelling Workshop TAPS Military Survivor Together Storytelling in Tampa, Florida Eastern This event is open to military adult survivors. All adult survivors are invited to join us on Friday, February 28 for a day of community, connection and introspection as we partner with The Heroes Journey for a storytelling workshop in Tampa, Florida. Survivors will participate in a guided storytelling workshop with the team from The Heroes Journey that provides part
teams4taps: Nevada TAPS Sports & Entertainment Nevada Survivor Experience Presented by the NFL Nevada Survivor Experience Presented by the NFL for Surviving Military Families \| TAPS All participants will be required to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination(s). TAPS Families! Have recreation, play or leisure activities helped you heal during your grief journey? Share your story with us for a chance to attend the TAPS Sports & Entertainment Nevada Survivor Experience with generous support from the NFL.
teams4taps: USAB Chicago USA Basketball with teams4taps - Chicago USA Basketball with teams4taps We are thrilled to announce two upcoming opportunities in Chicago for TAPS basketball fans! In partnership with the NBA and USA Basketball, TAPS survivors will be able to see the Men's National Team before they head to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio! USA Men's National Team Practice Survivors, Mentor and Volunteers are invited to watch the USA Men's Senior National Team practice before their first game aga
teams4taps: USAB Houston USA Basketball with teams4taps - Houston USA Basketball with teams4taps We are thrilled to announce two upcoming opportunities in Houston for TAPS basketball fans! In partnership with the NBA and USA Basketball, TAPS survivors will be able to see the Men's National Team before they head to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio! USA Men's National Team Practice Survivors, Mentor and Volunteers are invited to watch the USA Men's Senior National Team practice before their first game against
teams4taps: USAB Las Vegas USA Basketball with teams4taps - Las Vegas USA Basketball with teams4taps We are thrilled to announce two upcoming opportunities in Las Vegas for TAPS basketball fans! In partnership with the NBA and USA Basketball, TAPS survivors will be able to see the Men's National Team before they head to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio! USA Men's National Team Practice Survivors, Mentor and Volunteers are invited to watch the USA Men's Senior National Team practice before their first game with FI
teams4taps: USAB Los Angeles USA Basketball with teams4taps - Los Angeles USA Basketball with teams4taps We are thrilled to announce two upcoming opportunities in Los Angeles for TAPS basketball fans! In partnership with the NBA and USA Basketball, TAPS survivors will be able to see the Women's National Team before they head to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio! USA Women's National Team Practice Survivors, Mentor and Volunteers are invited to watch the USA Women's Senior National Team practice before their first
teams4taps: USAB Northeast USA Basketball with teams4taps - Bridgeport, Connecticut and Westchester, New York USA Basketball with teams4taps We are thrilled to announce two upcoming opportunities in Bridgeport, CT and Westchester, NY for TAPS basketball fans! In partnership with the NBA and USA Basketball, TAPS survivors will be able to see the Women's National Team before they head to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio! USA Women's National Team Practice Survivors, Mentor and Volunteers are invited to watch th
TAPS Togethers: Mercedes-Benz Stadium 5K/Walk Like MADD Mercedes-Benz Stadium 5K/Walk Like MADD Mercedes-Benz Stadium 5K/Walk Like MADD Eastern Standard Time Already Registered? Manage My Events Let's run this town, Atlanta! Or Walk Like MADD! Join your TAPS family, the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC, Atlanta Track Club and Mothers Against Drunk Driving for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Stadium 5K/Walk Like MADD and be a part of something special. This event offers something for the whole family, including a 5K, one-mile race and 50-meter dash. T
Webinar: Healing From Loss, Before and After It Happens Webinar: Healing From Loss, Before and After It Happens Healing From Loss, Before and After It Happens Eastern Dealing effectively with loss begins before it happens, with a conscious effort to fully appreciate people we care about and the commitment to healing wounds we may have inflicted on them or they on us. If we live fully with loving commitment to ourselves and others, we prepare the way for a mourning enriched by a fulfilled relationship and uncontaminated by guilt and shame. When los
Youth: TAPS College Experience for Teens and Parents TAPS College Experience for Teens and Parents TAPS College Experience for Teens and Parents \| TAPS Two 4-day sessions are available, June 23 to 27 and June 25 to June 29, apply for the dates that work best for you. The TAPS College Experience for Teens and Parents is for surviving children and their Parent/Guardian who are rising sophomores and juniors in high school. The program in Washington D.C. will be an introduction to higher education and include workshops on finding the perfect-for-
Team TAPS: Virtual Fundraiser Team TAPS Virtual Fundraiser Team TAPS Virtual Fundraiser \| TAPS Join us virtually in celebration of 20 years of raising funds and awareness for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)! TAPS provides direct support to families who have been impacted by the death of a military loved one. Whether you choose to participate in an organized virtual race, run or walk; complete 20 miles in observance of our 20th anniversary; bike, swim, dance or do your own distance, Team TAPS welcomes
Youth: Pathways to Success: College Education Exploration Pathways to Success: College Education Exploration Pathways to Success: College Education Exploration \| TAPS Join TAPS as we explore what’s next after high school! We welcome students and families to connect with us over three virtual sessions to explore finding the best school for you, military benefits and scholarships, and how to navigate the application process. Through these sessions you will learn how to align resources and education goals, provide talking points to schools, and help y
Youth: Space Camp TAPS at U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp \| TAPS Children ages 11 to 14 or 6th to 8th grade who have lost a parent/guardian or sibling who served in the Armed Forces are invited to participate in the Pathfinder Program at U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Pathfinder is a 3 day, 2 night structured educational adventure that allows campers the opportunity to explore the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Campers will participate as trainees where th
teams4taps: New York Yankees Field of Dreams New York Yankees Field of Dreams with TAPS New York Yankees Field of Dreams with TAPS Military Familes Application now closed. teams4taps is thrilled to announce a special opportunity for TAPS kids to honor their heroes with the New York Yankees on July 4, 2018 in New York City! New York Yankees Field of Dreams with TAPS will include 20 young survivors (ages 6 to 13) who will be paired with a Yankees starting player to take the field for the national anthem. Kids will then join their
Fundraiser: Gala Lottery TAPS Honor Guard Gala Lottery Application TAPS Honor Guard Gala On Wednesday April 12th, TAPS is holding our annual Honor Guard Gala. This formal event is held in our Nation's Capital to raise funds for TAPS, and allows us to honor the amazing supporters who fund our mission. Not the typical TAPS event, survivors at the gala represent the story of the larger TAPS family and help us thank our supporters who make it possible to care for families of America's fallen heroes. You'll be seated with
TAPS Togethers: Arlington April 26 TAPS Togethers: Military Children 2025 World Expo, Arlington TAPS Military Survivor Together in Arlington, Virginia Eastern This event is open to all TAPS survivors, both adults and children, who have experienced a military or veteran loss. Join your TAPS family at the Military Children 2025 World Expo: "Honoring Their Memory, Lifting Their Legacy Together". TAPS families will integrate with the Military Children 2025 World Expo with a dedicated space and emotional touchpoint to support survi
teams4taps: Florida NFL Pro Bowl Experience by TAPS NFL Pro Bowl Experience for Surviving Military Families \| TAPS TAPS is thrilled to announce an exciting teams4taps opportunity with our friends at the NFL designed especially for our TAPS kids and their families! Event Overview TAPS youth (7-18) and their families, will be hosted by TAPS and the National Football League (NFL) for a weekend of youth-related events including: watching an NFL Practice/Skills showdown, spending time at Disney Wo
teams4taps: Florida NFL Pro Bowl Experience by TAPS NFL Pro Bowl Experience for Surviving Military Families \| TAPS TAPS is thrilled to announce an exciting teams4taps opportunity with our friends at the NFL designed especially for our TAPS kids and their families! Event Overview TAPS youth (7-18) and their families, will be hosted by TAPS and the National Football League (NFL) for a weekend of youth-related events including: watching an NFL Practice/Skills showdown, spending time at Disney Wo
stars4taps: Hollywood The Gary Sinise Foundation Presents the Hollywood Adventure The Gary Sinise Foundation Presents the Hollywood Adventure Already Registered? Manage My Events Lights, camera, action! stars4taps, in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, is thrilled to announce the Hollywood Adventure event for surviving widows, fiancés and significant others. TAPS guests will be hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation for three fun-filled days of Hollywood-related events! While the exact schedule will be
Seminar: Mountain Mountain Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Mountain Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS This event is open to all military survivor adults and youth. If you are unable to attend in-person, we encourage you to join us virtually for our live sessions. Please double check that you select the correct button above (in-person or virtual) when you register for the event. COVID-19 Information -
Retreats: Savannah Art Women's Empowerment Savannah Art Retreat Women's Empowerment Savannah Art Retreat \| TAPS Surviving women of any relationship who are 2 years out from their loss are invited to join the TAPS Women's Empowerment Savannah Art Retreat. Overview Join us for a heartfelt and restorative retreat designed specifically for adult women who have experienced the loss of a loved one who served in the military. This gentle and nurturing space offers a chance to step away from d
Seminar: Western Western Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Western Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp \| TAPS Looking to connect day of event? EVENT APP (ZOOM) ACCESS This event is open to all military survivor adults and youth. If you are unable to attend in-person, we encourage you to join us virtually for our live sessions. Please double check that you select the correct button above (in-person or virtual) when you register for the event. For Adults: T
Youth: Outward Bound Teen Adventure at Outward Bound TAPS Military Teen Adventure at Outward Bound Eastern Time Already Registered? Manage My Events TAPS teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to attend the Teen Adventure at Outward Bound. Build resiliency, friendships and community. TAPS teens are invited to join us at the TAPS Teen Adventure at Outward Bound, where teens will challenge themselves on a ropes course. At this one-day event, for teens 12 to 18 years old, Outward Bound will lead TAPS teens through a rop
Expeditions: Smoky Mountains Smoky Mountains Multi-Sport Expedition Smoky Mountains Multi-Sport Expedition After the death of a loved one, the entire landscape of life changes - routine becomes rigorous, familiar becomes foreign. This, after all, was not the plan. This was not on your map. But maybe, in those dark moments where you've felt small and powerless, you've also sensed that you are meant to do something big. It's not like you're in your comfort zone anyway. Share a unique adventure with TAPS survivors as
Fundraiser: Denver A Night of Remembrance & Celebration Colorado Celebrity Classic \| TAPS View Flyer Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum 7711 East Academy Boulevard Denver, Colorado 5:30 p.m. General Reception & Silent Auction 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program Join us as we honor our fallen military servicemembers and pay tribute to the loved ones they left behind. You'll hear Grammy and CMA Award-winning music and the opportunity to participate in an Auction and Raffle to win one of a kind items
Virtual WE Retreat: The Love Work Summer The Love Work 2.0 The Love Work 2.0 Virtual Women's Empowerment Summer Retreat \| TAPS Surviving women whose loss occurred more than 3 years ago are invited to "The Love Work" virtual Women's Empowerment (WE) retreat. Love changes everything - and so does loss. As we grieve and as we start to heal, sometimes we realize that broken hearts may need extra care and attention. It can feel both overwhelming and comforting to start to think about how to care for our hearts - we may be
Inner Warrior: Southern California TAPS - Band of Runners Trail Running Camp TAPS - Band of Runners Trail Running Camp TAPS survivors, military mentors, volunteers and others within the TAPS family are invited to join us at the TAPS - Band of Runners Trail Running Camp. Learn how trail running can strengthen your heart, your legs, and your connections with nature and community at our first-ever partnership with Band of Runners. All types of runners in the TAPS family, from beginners to experienced, are welcome to join us in th
Fundraiser: Colorado Celebrity Classic Colorado Celebrity Classic Colorado Celebrity Classic Save the Date for next year's event to be held on June 15 - 16, 2018 As Americans, we're all called to serve. Some are privileged to know military life, some of us support their efforts from the sidelines. We all do what we can. Established in 2005, the non-profit Colorado Celebrity Classic to benefit TAPS celebrates the lives of our fallen military heroes by helping their families. This year, your donation will help fund the Colorado Re
Family Retreat: Georgia Georgia Family Retreat TAPS Georgia Military Family Retreat Already Registered? Manage My Events Find comfort and support for your family while surrounded by the healing powers of nature at our TAPS Family Retreat. Family retreats allow your family to step away from the stresses of daily life, learn about your individual grief journey — as well as how to grieve as a family — and give you tools for the path ahead. Through camp activities, like rope courses and nature walks, family time and se
Expeditions: California Rafting California Whitewater Rafting Expedition California Whitewater Rafting Expedition After the death of a loved one, the entire landscape of life changes - routine becomes rigorous, familiar becomes foreign. This, after all, was not the plan. This was not on your map. But maybe, in those dark moments where you've felt small and powerless, you've also sensed that you are meant to do something big. It's not like you're in your comfort zone anyway. Share an exhilarating expedition with TAPS s
Expeditions: Grand Canyon Grand Canyon Expedition Grand Canyon Expedition After the death of a loved one, the entire landscape of life changes - routine becomes rigorous, familiar becomes foreign. This, after all, was not the plan. This was not on your map. But maybe, in those dark moments where you've felt small and powerless, you've also sensed that you are meant to do something big. It's not like you're in your comfort zone anyway. Share a thrilling adventure with TAPS survivors as we trek through the Gra
Expeditions: Grand Teton Grand Teton Kayaking Expedition Grand Teton Kayaking Expedition After the death of a loved one, the entire landscape of life changes - routine becomes rigorous, familiar becomes foreign. This, after all, was not the plan. This was not on your map. But maybe, in those dark moments where you've felt small and powerless, you've also sensed that you are meant to do something big. It's not like you're in your comfort zone anyway. Experience the unrivaled beauty of the Grand Teton National Pa
Expeditions: Mount Shasta Mount Shasta Climbing Expedition Mount Shasta Climbing Expedition After the death of a loved one, the entire landscape of life changes - routine becomes rigorous, familiar becomes foreign. This, after all, was not the plan. This was not on your map. But maybe, in those dark moments where you've felt small and powerless, you've also sensed that you are meant to do something big. It's not like you're in your comfort zone anyway. Share an exhilarating endeavor with TAPS survivors as we
TAPS Outdoors: Sowing Seeds A Breath of Fresh Air with TAPS Outdoors A Breath of Fresh Air - Sowing Seeds \| TAPS Season 2 Theme: Sowing Seeds TAPS Outdoors wants to help you reconnect with the natural world in simple yet meaningful ways with activities you can do anywhere. (Yes, we really mean anywhere). This series is for everyone and requires no previous outdoor experience! From March through May, you can subscribe to receive all of our content in your inbox! With bi-weekly videos and Campfire Chats, we’l
Inner Warrior: Maryland Inner Warrior Baltimore Wellness Weekend Inner Warrior Wellness Weekend Already Registered? Manage My Events Make the decision to focus on your health and wellness! Join us for a weekend of innovative movement, nutrition guidance and camaraderie at the Inner Warrior Wellness Weekend. We'll explore the body's response to stress and grief, teaching you how to release muscle tension, self-doubt and patterns of negativity. Through hands-on workshops, workouts and discussion, we'll share and pr
Retreat: Boston Boston Widows Retreat Boston Widows Retreat Already Registered? Manage My Events All surviving spouses, fiancés and significant others are warmly invited to join TAPS for our Boston Widows Retreat. This TAPS Retreat is an opportunity to find strength — to push your physical and emotional boundaries, find a new sense of self and allow yourself to rely on others. Learn a new skill in rowing and experience the power of working together with other surviving spouses, fiancées and significant othe
Retreat: Colorado Dude Ranch All Populations Retreat TAPS Dude Ranch All Populations Retreat Already Registered? Manage My Events You are warmly invited to join TAPS for a special retreat for all survivors grieving the loss of a loved one who served in the Armed Forces. The TAPS Dude Ranch All Populations Retreat will be a place to have courage — to push your boundaries, to overcome stumbling blocks and to move forward on your grief journey — alongside fellow survivors. During the retreat, you will get to wor
Retreat: Montana Montana Men's Retreat Montana Men's Retreat Already Registered? Manage My Events All surviving men grieving the loss of a loved one who served in the Armed Forces are invited to join TAPS for the Montana Men's Retreat. The grief journey can take us into the wilderness, feeling lost and left to walk alone. But when we find that others share this journey, the wilderness also can bring a safe space to grow and connect. This September, find a healing space in Big Sky Country with other men who u
Retreat: New Mexico New Mexico Parents Retreat New Mexico Parents Retreat Already Registered? Manage My Events All surviving parents grieving the loss of a loved one who served in the Armed Forces are warmly invited to join TAPS for our New Mexico Parents Retreat. The grief journey takes us out of our comfort zone. But when we see that others share this journey, we can find new ways to grow and heal with a little more confidence, knowing we have support if we need it. This November, move beyond your comfort z
Seminar: Colorado Colorado Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp TAPS Colorado Regional Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Your TAPS family warmly invites you to find a new sense of purpose and the support of peers at the Colorado Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp. TAPS Seminars are created with your needs in mind. Our comprehensive model of care brings together adult and children survivors for a weekend of hope and healing. Whether you recently lost your hero, have lived many years without them or are
Seminar: New Jersey New Jersey Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp TAPS New Jersey Regional Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Your TAPS family warmly invites you to find a new sense of purpose and the support of peers at the New Jersey Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp. TAPS Seminars are created with your needs in mind. Our comprehensive model of care brings together adult and children survivors for a weekend of hope and healing. Whether you recently lost your hero, have lived many years without them
TAPS Togethers: Wreaths Across America 2024 TAPS Togethers: National Wreaths Across America Day Wreaths Across America for Surviving Military Families \| TAPS On Saturday, December 14, we are inviting TAPS family members of all ages to join us for a time of special connection and remembrance at national cemeteries across the country with our partner Wreaths Across America for National Wreaths Across America Day. National Wreaths Across America Day is an annual event that honors the brave men and women who have served our country in ti
Seminar: New England New England Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp New England Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp ADULT SEMINAR TAPS Regional Seminars feature activities, workshops, small group discussions, memorial celebrations, and special events. We provide the opportunity to exchange stories, give and receive inspiration, and create lasting connections with others who understand the loss of a military loved one. GOOD GRIEF CAMP TAPS Good Grief Camp provides a safe and supportive atmosphere for child
Online Groups for 2023 Online Groups for 2023 Online Online Groups for 2023 \| TAPS There were 254 online group meetings held in 2023. Online Group: Young Adults Social Hour 1st Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern. January 3, 2023 Online Group: Men 1st Wednesday at 7 p.m. \| 3rd Wednesday at 9 p.m. January 4, 2023 Online Group: Surviving Parents 2nd Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern January 9, 2023 Online Group: Parents of Suicide Loss 2nd Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern. January 9, 2023 Online Group: Marri